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No, or the Vain Glory of Command
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No, or the Vain Glory of Command

1990-10-12 · 107 min · ★ 6.4

War · Drama · History

Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.

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Directors
Manoel de Oliveira
Production companies
Gemini Films, Tornasol Media, Madragoa Filmes
Countries
France, Portugal, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Luís Miguel CintraLuís Miguel Cintra2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Miguel GuilhermeMiguel GuilhermePvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Diogo DóriaDiogo DóriaPvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
Luís LucasLuís LucasCpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Carlos GomesPvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
António Sequeira LopesAntónio Sequeira LopesSoldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Mateus LorenaKing Sebastian of Portugal
Lola FornerLola FornerPrincess Dona Isabel
Raúl FraireRaúl FraireKing Afonso I of Portugal
Ruy de CarvalhoRuy de CarvalhoPreacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
Teresa MenezesVenus
Leonor SilveiraLeonor SilveiraTethys
Paulo MatosPaulo MatosRadio Operator / Vasco da Gama
Francisco BaiãoPrince John
João Bénard da CostaJoão Bénard da CostaBaron of Alvito
Luís MascarenhasLuís MascarenhasKing Afonso V of Portugal
Jorge RollaPriest / Wounded Man
José RamosFriar Fernando
Ricardo TrêpaRicardo TrêpaSoldier
Catarina FurtadoCatarina FurtadoIsle of Love Woman

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